Ready, Set, Go

So the bags are packed and we are ready to go, wee thought we would try something new this time.  Instead of organising a transfer to the Airport, we decided to put our Metro to the test.

Travelling light, 2 large suitcases, cabin bag and a backpack, made this decision easier.  Dragging suitcases up the road to the station, no problem.  Lifts up to the platform, easy.  Trying to stop the bags from rolling away on the train, well that was a challenge.

Quick change at Chatswood, Wynyard a little harder as we had to negotiate 2 different lifts to get to platform 6.  But straight into International Airport once we got there...  All up about an hour and a half, but a saving of around $50.

Having arrived sooner than we thought, we envisage we would have to wait sometime for the check in desks to open.  Seeing a couple of the Emirates girls sitting there we decided to ask what time they would be starting...  Bingo....  "bring your bags over and we will check you in now!!"

With that done and dusted we cleared security and immigration, even had time to claim our TRS.  We then made our way to the American Express Lounge. Yes, they have a lounge for card holders at Sydney Airport, 2 visits a year, so we used them both to get us in.

So it was now sit back, relax, eat and drink champagne until our flight is called.